Medical Technician I - Specimen Processing - Nights

At MD Anderson Cancer Center, every role contributes to our mission of eliminating cancer — and as a Medical Technician I in the Department of Specimen Processing, you’ll be at the heart of that mission. In this vital position, you’ll ensure the accurate evaluation, preparation, and handling of specimens that support diagnostic testing and research across one of the nation’s top-ranked cancer centers. You’ll operate advanced laboratory equipment, manage specimen workflows, and maintain quality standards that directly impact patient care and clinical outcomes.

Beyond the meaningful work you’ll do each day, MD Anderson provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, career, and future — including paid medical benefits, generous paid time off, retirement plans, and more. Join a collaborative, high-performing team where your precision, reliability, and attention to detail help drive world-class cancer diagnostics and care.

**The hours for this position are 10:30pm - 7am. The ideal candidate will have a bachelors degree in a science related field**

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Accession/Specimen Processing 
- Evaluates and accessions cases or specimens
- Documents and cases or specimens requiring special handling
- Documents any unacceptable cases or specimens and perform cancellations as necessary.
- Performs complex set ups of slides/specimens for clinical testing.
- Prepares any reagents required for slide/specimen processing.
- Prepares any necessary sterile supplies or reagents.
- Cuts and grinds tissue specimens as necessary for processing procedures.
- Evaluate samples requiring performance by a reference laboratory
- If necessary, obtain appropriate approvals before sending samples to reference laboratory
- Prepare and/or aliquot specimens into appropriate transport containers and store in the appropriate transport conditions until pick up by courier.
- Generate manifest for reference laboratory specimens and ensure all specimens and orders are accounted for.

Instrumentation/Equipment 
- Operates instrumentation/equipment according to specific protocols
- Is able to perform and document standard service, quality control, and/or calibration procedures.
- Is able to troubleshoot and resolve common instrumentation/equipment problems

Inventory 
- Performs inventory of supplies/reagents according to departmental procedures.
- Maintains a clean and organized workstation
- Restocks consumable items as necessary to ensure enough to support the next work shift.

Customer Service 
- Complies with the section telephone courtesy policies and procedures
- Demonstrate cooperation when working with both internal and external customers.
- Demonstrates calmness under varying environmental circumstances. 
- Remains willing and capable of assisting in crisis situations.

Training 
- Train other employees, students, and/or fellows as needed
- Follow established checklists during the training period.

Other duties as assigned